Flute Named SageWest February Employee of the Month
Fremont County, Wyo. (April 9, 2025) – SageWest is pleased to honor Charlene Flute, a Med/Surg CNA, as our February Employee of the Month. Charlene embodies the spirit of teamwork and dedication, frequently stepping in to help other departments without needing to be...
C-Suite to Main Street: The Power of Failure in Building Business Success
Brian Scudamore, Founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, shares how learning from his mistakes helped his business grow from a single truck to a multi-million dollar franchise. Watch the reply here: https://youtu.be/xzvp82FX8Y8 In this installment of our C-Suite to Main Street...
AI Isn’t Replacing SEO—It’s Redefining It
Google's AI-generated search summaries shift SEO from rankings to relevance Local businesses must prioritize clarity, context, and authority in their content Structured data, featured snippets, and site experience now influence AI visibility Building topical depth...
State Loan and Investment Board Approves Laramie BRC Business Committed Project for WyoTech Expansion
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) unanimously approved a Business Ready Community (BRC) grant and loan request from the City of Laramie at its meeting on April 3, 2025. The request, presented by the Wyoming Business Council (WBC), will...
SageWest Health Care Chief Nursing Officer Named Today’s Nurse 2025 Top CNO
Fremont County, Wyo. (April 3, 2025) – Dr. Mylissa K. Hess, DNP, MHA, BSN, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of SageWest Health Care in Riverton and Lander, was recently recognized as one of Today’s Nurse 2025 Top Chief Nursing Officers. The recognition highlights CNOs for...
Future of Corporate Transparency Act Considered in U.S. House; BOI Reporting Scams Discussed
On April 1st, a U.S. House Financial Services subcommittee held a hearing entitled, “Following the Money: Tools and Techniques to Combat Fraud.” The hearing covered many topics, but the conversation returned time and again to the awful Corporate Transparency Act. The...
Recognition is Free—But It Might Be the Most Valuable Investment You Make
Employee recognition costs nothing, but delivers massive returns Specific, timely praise boosts morale, retention, and productivity A consistent habit of appreciation builds a resilient, loyal culture Small acts of recognition create big business impact Leaders set...
USDA Rural Development Removes DEIA Scoring Criteria from 14 Programs
WASHINGTON, Mar. 25, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has amended fourteen program funding opportunities to remove harmful DEIA scoring criteria. The overhaul brings these programs into compliance with Executive Order...
The Leadership Edge You’re Overlooking: Why Volunteering Pays Off
Volunteering builds leadership skills like empathy, strategy, and communication Giving back enhances employee engagement, company culture, and your network You don’t need extra time or money—start small, start now Volunteering often opens doors to unexpected personal...
Maker vs. Manager: Mastering Two Distinct Leadership Modes to Maximize Your Impact
Leaders wear two hats: Makers create; Managers coordinate. Each requires different energy and time structures Switching comes at a cost: Moving between modes drains productivity and increases burnout risk Design your schedule with intention: Block Maker time for...